Second Chance by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Second Chance is the third and final book in Jane Suen’s Flowers in December trilogy. The previous book, Coming Home, saw Connor giving up on the city life that he’d worked so hard for in favour for a healthier, happier life for himself and […]
Singles: …And Other Singularities by Gaia B Amman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Singles And Other Singularities is the second book in Gaia B Amman’s Woman Scientist trilogy, a continuation of her Italian Saga. The Saga follows the life of Italian scientist Leda as she grows up. At this stage in the story, Leda […]
Maggie by Mya O’Malley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Maggie is the first book in Mya O’Malley’s Maggie Trilogy. It’s a thrilling ghost story with plenty of mystery and suspense. Our heroine, Naomi, finally overcomes her writer’s block when a ghost from the cemetery that backs onto her garden starts haunting her. Determined to […]
Misplaced: Joined: Book Two by Mara Gan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mara Gan’s Joined series is one that moves between different genres. The first book was science fiction, with a space opera feel to it. The second book, Misplaced, is a mythological fantasy set in Ancient Greece. They are held together by character […]
Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls’ Club) by Aubrey Wynne My rating: 4 of 5 stars Earl of Darby is the fourth book in Aubrey Wynne’s Once Upon A Widow series. It’s a historical romance with a bit of tragedy and mystery thrown in. The eponymous hero, Nicholas the Earl of Darby, is haunted by his […]
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Magic-Borne is the third and final book in C. L. Schneider’s The Crown of Stones series. It is an epic fantasy series that centres around Ian Troy, a Shinree whose fate is intertwined with that of the magical Crown of Stones. This series has fantastic […]
The Unholy: A Supernatural Tale by Paul DeBlassie III My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III is a supernatural horror story that draws on a number of spiritual traditions to provide a rich background to the characters and their experiences. The title refers to the antagonist, Archbishop Anarch, whose quest […]
Pigs by Daniel James My rating: 5 of 5 stars Pigs by Daniel James is an action packed crime novel, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on their feet. It follows Isaac, newly released from prison and determined to stay away from the life that got him locked up – a life […]
Chasing Clay by Lance Charnes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Chasing Clay is the third book in Lance Charnes’ The DeWitt Agency Files series. It’s a thrilling crime mystery, following ex-con Matt as he attempts to complete a mission for the agency that is guaranteed to bring his probation to an early end – […]
Goddess Of The Wild Thing: A Dynamic Spiritual Journey by Paul DeBlassie III My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really didn’t know what to expect when I picked up Paul DeBlassie III’s Goddess of the Wild Thing. It stands out from other books I have read as a rich paranormal fantasy that draws on […]
Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee is a romance that focuses on the music industry. Seth is a talented songwriter and musician who has re-joined his old band after living a quiet life for half a decade. Astrid is a former actress who used to […]
Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Diamonds & Deception is the third book in Ellen Butler’s gripping Karina Cardinal Mystery series. We’ve had art theft, we’ve had assassination, and now we’re onto jewellery theft. Karina seems to get tangled up in everything! Karina is a lobbyist whose past escapades […]
Devil’s Dilemma by Manda Mellett My rating: 4 of 5 stars Devil’s Dilemma is the fourth book in the Colorado Chapter branch of Manda Mellett’s Satan’s Devils MC series. As I’ve come to expect from the series, it’s an action-packed romance that’s at times tragic and heart-warming. Melissa is the protagonist of this one. I […]
Hitting The High Note by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hitting the High Note is the third book in C.A. King’s fantasy series of Four Horsemen Novels. The series takes place in a modern day setting with a beautiful and elaborate mythology at its heart. There are demigods and demons, fighting over […]
Dark Feathers by Natalina Reis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dark Feathers is a paranormal romance by Natalina Reis. It is a standalone novel, set in the same world as her book Lavender Fields with many characters appearing from the earlier book. It follows Phoenix, a dark angel sent to spy on Joan, a […]
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Journeys Through SpaceTime is James Talisman’s debut novel, and the first in his Journeys Through series. It sits on the border between sci-fi and fantasy, with a story that transcends an array of times and places. The story begins with an introduction to […]
Not Fade Away: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 4 by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Not Fade Away is an exciting science fiction book by Donna S. Frelick, the fourth in her Interstellar Rescue Series. It focuses on the characters of Del, a retired hero whose limited mobility and dementia means he […]
Of War and Taters by Ashley Chappell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Of War and Taters by Ashley Chappell is a whimsical mystery with an endearing cast of characters. As I started reading the book I found it hard to figure out what kind of book it was supposed to be and where the […]
Fools Rush In by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fools Rush In is the third book in Donna S. Frelick’s Interstellar Rescue Series. It’s got more of a classic sci-fi feel than the previous two books which I really enjoyed. A prequel to the previous two books, Fools Rush In gives […]
Trouble in Mind by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Trouble in Mind is the second book in Donna S. Frelick’s Interstellar Rescue Series. As the name suggests, it is an action-packed science fiction series. There’s plenty of mystery and excitement, as well as romance along the way. The Interstellar Rescue Series […]
Legacy of Luck by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Legacy of Luck is the third book in Christy Nicholas’ Druid’s Brooch Series. It’s a fascinating series that I’ve been really enjoying. Each book focuses on a character in a different point in (predominantly Irish) history who inherits a brooch, passed down through […]
Love Me, Dreamy by Laura Burton Love Me, Dreamy is a paranormal romance by Laura Burton. It opens with Amelia meeting (and being instantly attracted to) Toby and follows their relationship as it develops. It’s a mysterious, complex story with some adventure thrown in. This is a book you need to be a bit patient […]
Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unchained Memory is the first book in Donna S. Frelick’s Interstellar Rescue Series. It is a gripping story, following Asia as she unravels the mystery of the night she lost three hours, as well as her family and home. Dr Ethan Roberts is […]
Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 3 of 5 stars Maria DeBlassie’s Everyday Enchantments is a collection of short reflections on the magic of everyday life. DeBlassie’s writing is wonderfully descriptive – I could often taste and smell what I was reading! At times I found stylistic […]
Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana My rating: 5 of 5 stars Orion’s Kiss is a Young Adult Fantasy novel by Claire Luana. It is based on Greek Mythology, with a modern setting. The story centres around the characters of Orion and the Pleiades, particularly the youngest Merope. For millennia, the seven sisters and the hunter […]
Shattered Melody by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shattered Melody is a standalone book by Amy McKinley, that ties in with her Gray Ghost series. I was drawn to it as the protagonist, Emma, is a songwriter. I liked how the songwriting happens regularly throughout the book as Emma processes her grief […]
Moves by John Michaels My rating: 5 of 5 stars I don’t often go for thrillers but I found Moves by John Michaels totally gripping. Michaels sets up a mysterious and intriguing murder right at the start of the book and then launches into several chapters of character development that are seemingly only tangentially related. […]
Queen of the Warrior Bees by Jean Gill My rating: 5 of 5 stars Queen of the Warrior Bees is the first book in Jean Gill’s Natural Forces series. It tells the story of Mielitta, a young woman struggling to find her place in a tightly controlled world where perfection is prized above all else. […]
The Embers We Seek by Acacia K. Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars War of Giants is the first book in Acacia K. Parker’s The Embers We Seek story, which is a Rebel Princess Serial. The Embers We Seek is a fantasy retelling of the Cinderella story, told in novelette-length instalments that are released […]
The Brass Compass by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Brass Compass is a gripping historical novel by Ellen Butler. The heroine, Lily, is an intelligent young American woman whose youth has been spent living all around Europe. Her fluency in a number of languages and her determination to support the Allied […]
